KUPWARA: Vice Chairman, District Development Council (VC-DDC) Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir today chaired a meeting of concerned officers and officials at RDD Complex Kupwara to review the progress of various ongoing developmental works in DDC Constituency Wavoora.

Chief Executive Officer DDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed-u-Din; ACD Kupwara, Muzaffar Ahmad; Executive Engineers of REW & PHE, besides, officers from R&B, I&FC, KPDCL, DYSSO, BDO, AEEs, JEs, Panchayat Secretaries and other concerned officials were present in the meeting.

On the occasion, Vice Chairman impressed upon the officers to speed up the execution of all ongoing developmental works in Wavoora DDC constituency to ensure the works are completed well in time.

He took detailed review of various works under R&B, PHE, SMAGRA, Rural Development, besides, he also took stock of progress on the construction of Kuligam Stadium and directed the concerned officers to gear up their men and machinery for completion of these projects which will fulfill the long pending demand of the people living in far flung areas of Lolab.

Earlier, Vice Chairman was briefed on the progress of various development schemes including 14th F.C, MGNREGA, SBM, PMAY, B2V and other allied schemes. He also reviewed the works under DDC, BDC and PRI grants 2024-25.

He emphasized the importance of completing these projects on schedule and ensuring that they meet the needs of local communities. He directed the concerned officers for release of pending payment of material and labour to the beneficiaries.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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